SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Employees in the Deputy Sheriff classification perform work under
general supervision that involves the protection of life and
property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of
order, and the investigation of crime. Deputies are expected to
handle a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in
a calm, confident, and professional manner.

For additional information, please refer to the
Civil Service Classifications on the left menu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GED; U.S. Citizen; no felony convictions
or series of offenses of a minor nature which would lend themselves
to establish a pattern of criminal behavior, nor any criminal
instances concerning moral turpitude; minimum age of 21 years at
time of appointment; must hold or obtain a valid Washington State
Driver's License; ability to read, write and speak the English
language as required by RCW 41.14.100. Must pass a background
investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, as well as a medical and
psychological examination, and polygraph test as well as MEET ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a
current Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate or equivalent
certification from another state-approved academy and have the
ability to obtain an equivalency certification within the first
twelve (12) months of employment by meeting the standards of the
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Have
successfully completed the testing process and been hired by
another jurisdiction from a civil service commission certified
eligibility list or other like process.

Have at least
12-months continuous work experience and successfully completed
any probationary period as a full-time, paid, peace officer with
law enforcement authority.

From the most
recent law enforcement agency, the applicant must
have no more than a 12-month break in service.